U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis major group comprises the following occupations: Art Directors ; Craft Artists ; Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators ; Multimedia Artists and Animators ; Artists and Related Workers, All Other ; Commercial and Industrial Designers ; Fashion Designers ; Floral Designers ; Graphic Designers ; Interior Designers ; Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers ; Set and Exhibit Designers ; Designers, All Other ; Actors ; Producers and Directors ; Athletes and Sports Competitors ; Coaches and Scouts ; Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials ; Dancers ; Choreographers ; Music Directors and Composers ; Musicians and Singers ; Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other ; Radio and Television Announcers ; Public Address System and Other Announcers ; Broadcast News Analysts ; Reporters and Correspondents ; Public Relations Specialists ; Editors ; Technical Writers ; Writers and Authors ; Interpreters and Translators ; Media and Communication Workers, All Other ; Audio and Video Equipment Technicians ; Broadcast Technicians ; Radio Operators ; Sound Engineering Technicians ; Photographers ; Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture ; Film and Video Editors ; Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,716,640 | 0.5 % | $25.14 | $52,290 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.37 | $13.68 | $20.61 | $30.94 | $44.12 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,480 | $28,450 | $42,870 | $64,350 | $91,770 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 137,740 | 27.32 | $24.55 | $51,070 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 126,240 | 35.60 | $35.85 | $74,570 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 123,970 | 58.27 | $23.98 | $49,870 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 90,990 | 22.27 | $30.75 | $63,960 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 86,730 | 1.02 | $17.79 | $37,010 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 27,190 | 59.97 | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting | 123,970 | 58.27 | $23.98 | $49,870 |
| Performing Arts Companies | 58,290 | 51.41 | $27.43 | $57,060 |
| Specialized Design Services | 52,390 | 45.93 | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| Florists | 32,740 | 45.68 | $11.87 | $24,680 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 60 | 0.05 | $47.54 | $98,880 |
| Legal Services | 2,230 | 0.20 | $46.49 | $96,710 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $40.74 | $84,740 |
| Postal Service | 140 | 0.02 | $39.11 | $81,340 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1,540 | 0.98 | $37.68 | $78,370 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 272,130 | 19.44 | 1.44 | $31.43 | $65,370 |
| New York | 180,010 | 21.57 | 1.60 | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| Texas | 108,030 | 10.71 | 0.79 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| Florida | 84,650 | 11.92 | 0.88 | $22.31 | $46,400 |
| Illinois | 69,980 | 12.66 | 0.94 | $23.67 | $49,240 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 25,440 | 39.79 | 2.95 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| New York | 180,010 | 21.57 | 1.60 | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| California | 272,130 | 19.44 | 1.44 | $31.43 | $65,370 |
| Vermont | 5,200 | 18.13 | 1.34 | $20.31 | $42,240 |
| Massachusetts | 55,990 | 17.95 | 1.33 | $27.74 | $57,710 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 25,440 | 39.79 | 2.95 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| New York | 180,010 | 21.57 | 1.60 | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| California | 272,130 | 19.44 | 1.44 | $31.43 | $65,370 |
| Massachusetts | 55,990 | 17.95 | 1.33 | $27.74 | $57,710 |
| Virginia | 50,580 | 14.34 | 1.06 | $27.03 | $56,220 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 139,740 | 28.05 | 2.08 | $35.52 | $73,890 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 130,500 | 34.18 | 2.53 | $35.87 | $74,610 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 55,140 | 24.09 | 1.78 | $32.95 | $68,530 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 49,010 | 13.84 | 1.02 | $25.60 | $53,250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 37,130 | 22.40 | 1.66 | $29.43 | $61,220 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 28,760 | 17.14 | 1.27 | $24.51 | $50,970 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 28,020 | 14.00 | 1.04 | $25.00 | $52,010 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 25,980 | 27.38 | 2.03 | $34.12 | $70,960 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 25,660 | 19.06 | 1.41 | $27.23 | $56,640 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 24,850 | 11.29 | 0.84 | $25.44 | $52,920 |